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Kickstart Case Studies
Two case studies from local Kickstarters who have recently been employed.
Apprenticeship Coffee and Chat
Tuesday 5th April https://hopin.com/events/swlep-growth-hub-skills-informal-all-things-apprenticeships-coffee-and-chat-networking-171dc276-831e-46f5-...
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Apprenticeship Employer Case Study - Tim Burghes
We explore the advantages of taking on an apprentice with Digital Marketing Manager Tim Burghes.
Apprenticeship Case Study - Amy Wetherill
As a former A Level school leaver, I had no idea how to start on a career path. After completing further research regarding Apprenticeships, I realise...
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Apprenticeship Case Study- Sarah Pearce
With real life experience truly reinforcing the learning aspect of the role, I find myself being sincerely supported from all aspects, whilst pushing ...
My Kickstart Experience
An overview and personal point of view into the Kickstart scheme, giving a narrative of what the skills and knowledge I personally developed during th...
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Apprenticeships: A cost effective route to obtaining and retaining a skilled wor...
Potentially a fully funded path to hundreds of apprenticeship qualifications.
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SMEs & Apprenticeships: Recruiting a Balanced Approach
Navigating apprenticeships from an SME perspective in Swindon & Wiltshire.
The Apprenticeship Levy Across Swindon & Wiltshire – Beyond Year One
Looking at the impact of the Apprenticeship Levy in Swindon & Wiltshire.
Higher Education Strategy
See the latest updates on the SWLEP Higher Education Strategy and access the downloads
£80million fund to help SMEs engage in apprenticeships
A short article about the Chancellor's Spring Statement around funding for small and medium sized businesses to help them engage with apprenticeships.
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Degree Apprenticeships - A New Route
Degree Apprenticeships offer a great solution for those that want to learn and earn.

News
BAE Systems Plc Apprenticeship roles are now live!
Updated apprentice programme
Ian Lloyd Published: 7/11/24
Apprentices – Know Your Minimum Wage Rights
If you are an apprentice, or about to start an apprenticeship, here’s some advice to help you make s...
Rob Creer Published: 27/09/23
DfE webinars on hosting T Level industry placement...
Over the next few months, the Department for Education and SDN are hosting a series of practical web...
User Not Found Published: 14/06/23
#TheBigConversation
Creative and Cultural Skills is supporting IfATE, The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Ed...
User Not Found Published: 3/01/23
Apprentices reap benefits of site visit to Salisbu...
Tim Burghes Published: 28/10/22
Making our apprenticeship system simpler for emplo...
A number of improvements and simplifications to apprenticeships will come into force from August 202...
User Not Found Published: 30/05/22
Civil Service to deliver thousands of high quality...
The new strategy will drive up quality and set new targets to diversify the pipeline of talent into ...
User Not Found Published: 28/04/22
Employer Apprenticeship Survey
An apprenticeship research project carried out by Wiltshire Council to gather data to support and pr...
User Not Found Published: 29/03/22
Fierce Competition for Staff Sparks a Wage War
There’s a wages war going on across the UK, and it’s affecting businesses across Swindon and Wiltshi...
User Not Found Published: 2/11/21
What’s new with the Apprenticeship Service
Several new features to the Apprenticeship Service have been introduced, to help make managing appre...
User Not Found Published: 29/10/21
New service to help businesses offer apprenticeshi...
New government service will help businesses to create more apprenticeship opportunities so more peop...
User Not Found Published: 17/09/21
Funding for England’s Businesses Taking on New App...
Firms can now claim £3,000 for each new apprentice they take on until September.
Tim Burghes Published: 7/06/21
Zurich doubles number of apprenticeships
Graduates encouraged to apply
Tim Burghes Published: 4/06/21
Nationwide apprenticeships begin
Linked with new Institute of Technology.
Joseph Palmer Published: 26/02/21
Apprenticeship Week in the South West and Oxfordsh...
Please find below an update on the additional support available from the National Careers Service in...
Joseph Palmer Published: 10/02/21
Apprenticeship Support & Knowledge for Schools and...
Amazing Apprenticeships is the approved communication channel, commissioned by the National Apprenti...
Joseph Palmer Published: 9/02/21
National Apprenticeship Week 2021 begins!
National Apprenticeship Week 2021 is taking place this week from 8 to 14 February 2021.
Joseph Palmer Published: 8/02/21
Invitation to join new green apprenticeships advis...
Help support the UK to achieve net-zero carbon emissions.
Joseph Palmer Published: 2/12/20
The Government Economic Service Degree Apprentices...
Applications are opening soon!
Joseph Palmer Published: 1/12/20
Zurich partners with University of Winchester to l...
Zurich partners with the University of Winchester to develop three-year data science degree apprenti...
Tim Burghes Published: 28/10/20
Applications for Apprenticeship Funding Now Open
Financial support is being provided to help employers in England hire new apprentices in a move desi...
Tim Burghes Published: 3/09/20
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How to Futureproof Your Business by Investing in P...
We at the Growth Hub have put together a guide to help you make the most of the training and skills ...
Joseph Palmer Published: 1/07/20
All employers in England to have better access to ...
Businesses, who don’t pay the Apprenticeship Levy, will take full control over apprenticeships in th...
Tim Burghes Published: 20/05/19
£2.5m boost to Careers Hubs in 20 areas
New networks will mean thousands more young people can access high-quality careers education
Tim Burghes Published: 20/05/19
Degree Apprenticeship funding for SMEs at UWE Bris...
Degree apprenticeships event at UWE Bristol for SMEs
Tim Burghes Published: 26/04/19
Government backs £21m Institute of Technology for ...
Crucial project will help support the vision and focus on developing opportunities and growth for Sw...
Tim Burghes Published: 11/04/19
Key facts you should know about the apprenticeship...
The apprenticeship levy is celebrating its two year anniversary. Here's what you should know.
Tim Burghes Published: 8/04/19
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What support is available for my small business?
Our modern Industrial Strategy is helping to support small businesses and improve productivity acros...
Tim Burghes Published: 19/03/19
Community News
Training success for young accountants
Accountants Daviod Owen announce the recent exam results of many of its employees.
Tim Burghes Published: 12/02/19
Royal Agricultural University to deliver cultural ...
The Royal Agricultural University will deliver a new postgraduate and professional training hub in S...
Tim Burghes Published: 8/02/19
1000th Digital apprentice completes apprenticeship...
A software developer from Lloyds Banking Group is the 1000th digital apprentice to have successfully...
Tim Burghes Published: 8/02/19
Blazing a Trail with National Apprenticeship Week ...
‘Blaze a Trail’ will be the theme for National Apprenticeship Week 2019 (NAW 2019), Apprenticeships ...
Tim Burghes Published: 13/12/18
Teachers to benefit from £8 million initiative to ...
Multi-million pound initiative will help teachers and leaders prepare for new T Levels
Tim Burghes Published: 7/11/18
Package of measures unveiled to boost apprenticesh...
The government today announced a package of reforms to ensure the Apprenticeship Levy provides peopl...
Tim Burghes Published: 6/11/18
Innovate with a business-academic partnership: ap...
You can improve your business' competitiveness and productivity through funded partnerships with aca...
Tim Burghes Published: 5/11/18
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Government support to boost skills and prosperity
Philip Hammond today announced a package of measures to support business to boost skills, growth and...
Tim Burghes Published: 2/10/18
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Local employers urged to rethink apprenticeships d...
As part of National Apprenticeship Week (5 to 9 March 2018) Swindon & Wiltshire Local Enterprise Par...
Tim Burghes Published: 7/03/18
Dyson Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Trailblaze...
Higher Futures is reaching out to businesses who may be interested in being part of a Trailblazer Gr...
Kristina Angelova Published: 11/10/17

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Community Insights

Think your business is too small to hire an apprentice? Think again!
Bristol-based Dial A Geek is one of a growing number of small businesses in the UK expanding their team through apprenticeships.
Wiltshire College Apprenticeships
Wiltshire College offer apprenticeship provision in more than 30 areas across Wiltshire and neighbouring counties.
Blog – Apprentice Stories
During recent weeks the Routes to Employment team at Wiltshire Council have been out and about meeting young people from businesses across the county ...
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Degree Apprenticeships - A New Route
Degree Apprenticeships offer a great solution for those that want to learn and earn.

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